Bloody Dawn - MCD AU [REWRITE PENDING]

Twenty-One - Things Go Utterly Wrong

"The whole gang's here? Aw, and to think I thought I'd get to at least have some fun."

Aphmau's head snapped around, and she found herself staring deep into a pair of familiar blue eyes.

Garroth!

All of Aphmau's muscles immediately tensed up.

Katelyn stared hard at Garroth, who effortlessly hovered not too far above them. "What. The fuck. Are you. Doing. Here, Garroth?" She asked through gritted teeth as she gripped her weapons tighter.

Zane stared at Garroth with uncertainty, he was sure he'd seen that face somewhere else. But where?

"What can I say? There isn't much to tell. Prince Levin was so worried about his sister. Time in the Aether travels much faster than in the Overworld." Garroth said, his nonchalant yet smug hair flip only adding to the drama as he slowly descended into the clearing.

"Besides, it's not like it's the first time I've been here. The realm barrier's not as strong as you think." Garroth said, an air of pure arrogance piercing his voice. He stared at Aphmau, a hungry look in his eyes.

"I probably shouldn't be getting involved, but-" Zane started, only for Garroth to cut him off with a superior look.

"No. You should not be involved in angel affairs, demon."

Zane glared at Garroth. "AS I WAS SAYING, I'm not sure, but I think I've heard of you before... you seem awfully familiar."

Garroth just shrugged, and drew his sword. Shit was about to go down.

"I'll have to ask all of you to step aside. I'm only here for the princess." Garroth said haughtily.

Katelyn laughed. "I'm sorry, I must have heard you wrong." Suddenly her tone darkened as she poised to strike. "What did you just say?"

"Huh." Garroth said, lowering his sword slightly. "I guess you don't know when to quit. What a pity. A strong angel such as yourself would've been perfect. Alas, sacrifices must be made, and you, kitty, are in my way."

"You talk too much." Michi said softly as she approached Garroth, claws unsheathed. "And frankly, you stink of smoke. I don't think I like you."

"I believe we can all agree on that." Emmalyn said, levitating a few daggers. Vylad, Zane and Kawaii-Chan prepared to fight as well.

Garroth smirked, then snapped his fingers. Out of the trees stepped Malachi, and a few other GrayWings.

Aphmau looked around the clearing, surprised at how much her friends will willing to do for her. But she was no damsel in distress. Drawing her own sword, she stepped forwards.

In one fluid motion, Garroth surged forwards, grabbing Aphmau by the hips and lifting her into the air. At the same instant, Malachi and the other flunkies rushed into the clearing, and chaos insued.

Vylad clawed through one of the GrayWings, only for it to laugh and dissipate into black smoke.

"It's shadow clone magic!" He shouted, while clawing his way through another one.

"Then find the real one!" Michi yowled.

In the air, Aphmau pushed Garroth off of her, then held out her sword. She was ready for him.

Flying at each other, swords clashing, the two angels fought each other. But Vylad took to the air, he and Michi having knocked out Malachi. It wasn't long before Katelyn and Emmalyn joined them.

Realizing he was seriously outnumbered, Garroth switched to his contingency plan.

Like a rocket he charged Aphmau, knocking her from the air. Like a Peregrine falcon, Garroth dived after her, catching her just below the treeline.

Aphmau looked at Garroth, wide eyed, as he pulled her in close and kissed her, making her blush.

After pulling away, Garroth smirked as Aphmau began to fall unconscious. "Don't like the taste of netherwart, do you? Don't worry, this should all be over soon."

Laughing maniacally like a champ, Garroth carried Aphmau high into the sky, to an Aether portal.

Zane watched as Garroth kissed Aphmau. As Garroth sped off to the portal, he signaled to his friends and together, they all flew right through the portal.
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The battle won, Kawaii-Chan watched as Garroth carried Aphmau through the Aether portal.

Now it all rested on Aphmau's winged friends.
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The portal broken behind them, Zane, Vylad and Michi started off into the horizon, wonder in their eyes.

Suddenly, Zane stopped. He shuddered. "Fuck."

"What is it?" Emmalyn asked.

Zane turned to look at her, an empty look in his eyes. "I just figured out who the shit 'Garroth' really is."

Michi gasped, a look of horror on her face. "You don't mean...?"

Zane nodded. "Yes. It's only a hunch, but I think that 'Garroth' is really Prince Garroth Ro'Meave of the royal demon bloodline, and..." Zane paused, a look of grim seriousness on his face.

"My older brother."

DUN DUN DUUUNN!!!